Senior Advisor | HIPAA Privacy Manager
About the position The HIPAA Privacy Manager will report to the AVP, Claims Risk & Compliance and is responsible for overseeing and ensuring compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, and related federal/state privacy statutes within the Claims division. This role is preferrably based in our Jersey City, NJ global headquarters which has a flexible hybrid work model. There is a chance the role can be offered remote, depending on selected candidate's location within the U.S. Responsibilities • Manage the Claims division's compliance with HIPAA regulations and other regulations governing the handling of protected health information. • Develop, implement, and maintain the division's HIPAA policies and procedures. • Research and stay updated on HIPAA regulations and related federal/state statutes, regulations, and standards. • Prepare and conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and present findings to Privacy Officer. • Review business associate agreements and maintain business associate agreement inventory. • Participate in meetings and respond to inquiries to advise employees on HIPAA regulations and appropriate application to specific operations. • Initiate, facilitate, and promote activities to foster a culture of privacy compliance within the Claims division. • Develop and provide training and education to employees on HIPAA compliance and data privacy best practices. • Collaborate with IT and Security teams to ensure PHI is protected across systems. • Establish, implement, and improve Claims Risk & Compliance team processes and procedures, as well as optimizing and automating such processes and procedures to maximize efficiency, as directed. • Work closely with other staff within the Claims Risk & Compliance team, as well as throughout the division, to participate in process improvements. • Ability to navigate challenging legal and corporate environments and anticipate legal concerns. Requirements • Bachelor's degree, preferably in healthcare administration, law, or a related field. • A minimum of 10 years of experience in healthcare compliance, or combination of experience in healthcare law and other compliance, with demonstrated experience implementing HIPAA compliance programs and procedures. • Deep understanding of HIPAA Privacy Rule, HIPAA Security Rule, and related state privacy statutes and regulations. • Excellent organization and communication skills. • Keen attention to detail. • Curious and enthusiastic. • Driven to optimize processes and create efficiencies without sacrificing quality. • Possesses a high degree of integrity. Nice-to-haves • Advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA). • Relevant certifications, such as Certified Healthcare Information Security Leader (CHISL), Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS), Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHCP), Certified Information Privacy Professional US (CIPP/US), or other. • Have experience operating as both an individual contributor and manager. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job